A father of one has died after suffering a tragic accident while celebrating his birthday abroad, it is understood.

Shane Quinn, 39, was killed after he fell from a balcony in New York last Monday, according to the Irish News.

Belfast Live reports that the 39-year-old, from Drumquin in Northern Ireland, was a dad to son Ryan and moved to Woodlawn, New York in 2000.

A construction industry worker, he was one of six children born to parents Eamonn and Patricia and attended St Patrick's Secondary School.

An obituary printed in America read: "Shane was a kind and good-natured man. He cared deeply for his family and friends. One of his favorite pass times was watching soccer, especially his beloved Manchester United. An easygoing man, Shane was by all accounts very handsome. He could be often heard joking, "By God, I'm good looking". And indeed he was, inside and out."

He is survived by his parents, Eamonn and Patricia, and his brothers and sisters: Aaron, Fiona, Brenda and Dermot.

He will be lovingly remembered by his fiance Jeanette O'Gorman.

A celebration of Shane's life took place at Pelham Funeral Home in New York on Saturday and his body was flown home.

Parish priest Fr Kevin Mullan told the Irish News this was the second tragedy to hit the Quinn family following the death of brother Kevin 12 years ago.

"They are broken by the loss of the two boys," he said.

"They are a quiet and good family and just need a little bit of support from neighbours who have been very good to them.

"It is bringing back memories of the earlier tragedy."

He will be buried in Drumquin today following a Requiem Mass at 4pm at St Patrick's Church.